Do you look after someone close to you who could not manage without your support? If so, you are a ‘carer’

Support for Carers at Stockwood Medical Centre Help to get the Carers Emergency Card – so that if you had an accident you can be sure the person who relies on YOU is not at risk Help to get the Carers Emergency Card – so that if you had an accident you can be sure the person who relies on YOU is not at risk Information on how to get a ‘Carers Assessment’ from a Social Care Team to look at what support you need with your caring role Information on how to get a ‘Carers Assessment’ from a Social Care Team to look at what support you need with your caring role Information on what other support is available for carers locally and nationally Information on what other support is available for carers locally and nationally

Support for Carers at Stockwood Medical Centre Flu vaccinations – once registered with us some carers are entitled to a free flu vaccination Flu vaccinations – once registered with us some carers are entitled to a free flu vaccination Recognition of your role as a carer – talk to your nurse or doctor about how caring is affecting your health Recognition of your role as a carer – talk to your nurse or doctor about how caring is affecting your health Easy access to appointments – to help Easy access to appointments – to help carers who would otherwise struggle to see a doctor because of their caring role

How do I get this support? Just ask at reception for a carer identification form and we will give you a carers information pack

Stockwood Medical Centre – Recognising, informing and supporting carers in Stockwood